Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religions, especially the Latin Rite and other Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, Methodists, and Lutheran Churches. A liturgy is the customary public worship done by a specific religious group according to their particular traditions Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings The Latin Rite is one of the 23 Sui iuris Particular Churches within the Catholic Church. The Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest single Christian Communion in the world Anglicanism is a tradition of Christian faith Churches in this tradition either have historical connections to the Church of England or have similar beliefs Methodism is a movement within Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations Lutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the teachings of the sixteenth-century German reformer Martin Luther Many other groups also make use of vestments, but this was a point of controversy in the Protestant Reformation and sometimes since - notably during the Ritualist controversies in England in the 19th century. The vestments controversy arose in the English Reformation, ostensibly concerning Vestments but more fundamentally concerned with English Protestant identity The Protestant Reformation was a reform movement in Europe that began in 1517 though its roots lie further back in time this article is on the Anglican church in particular See Orthopraxis for ritualism in general
For other garments worn by clergy, see also Clerical clothing. Clerical clothing is non- liturgical Clothing worn exclusively by Clergy.
Rubrics for vesting
The rubrics (regulations) for the type of vestments to be worn vary between the various communions and denominations. A rubric is a word or section of text which is written or printed in Red Ink to highlight it In some, clergy are directed to wear special clerical clothing in public at all, most, or some times. Clerical clothing is non- liturgical Clothing worn exclusively by Clergy. This generally consists of a clerical collar, clergy shirt, and (on certain occasions) a cassock. A clerical collar is a piece of Clerical clothing. It is a Detachable collar that buttons onto a Clergy shirt or rabbat (vest being fastened by two metal In the case of members of religious orders, non-liturgical wear includes a religious habit. Those living the monastic life are known by the generic terms Monks (men and Nuns (women A religious habit is a distinctive set of garments worn by members of a Religious order. This ordinary wear does not constitute liturgical vestment, but simply acts as a medium of identifying the wearer as a member of the clergy or a religious order.
A distinction is often made between the type of vestment worn for Holy Eucharist or Holy Communion and that worn for other services. The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord's Supper and other names is a Christian Sacrament by which in a common interpretation those The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord's Supper and other names is a Christian Sacrament by which in a common interpretation those Non-Eucharistic vestments are typically referred to as "choir dress" or "choir habit," in the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican churches, because they are worn for the chanting of the Daily Office, which, in the West, takes place in the choir rather than the sanctuary. Choir dress is the vesture of the Clerics seminarians and religious of traditional churches worn for public prayer either apart from the Canonical hours are divisions of time developed by the Christian Church, serving as increments between the prescribed Prayers of the daily round Sanctuary has multiple meanings A sanctuary is the consecrated area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar In other traditions, there is no specific name for this attire, although it often takes the form of a Geneva gown worn with or without preaching bands and a stole or preaching scarf. The Geneva gown, also called a Pulpit gown, Pulpit Robe, or Preaching Robe, Bands are a form of formal neckwear worn by some Clergy and Lawyers, and with some forms of Academic dress. A tippet is a Stole or Scarf -like narrow piece of clothing worn around the arms and above the elbow
In the more ancient traditions, each vestment—or at least the stole—will have a cross on it, which the clergyman will kiss before putting it on. A number of churches also have special vesting prayers which are recited before putting each vestment on, especially the Eucharistic vestments. Vesting Prayers are prayers which are said while a Cleric puts on vestments as part of a Liturgy of the Catholic (Universal Church, whether
Latin Catholic, Anglican and Protestant vestments
For the Eucharist, each vestment symbolizes a spiritual dimension of the priesthood, with roots in the very origins of the Church. The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord's Supper and other names is a Christian Sacrament by which in a common interpretation those In some measure these vestments harken to the Roman roots of the Western Church. The Latin Rite is one of the 23 Sui iuris Particular Churches within the Catholic Church.
Use of the following vestments varies. Some are used by all Western Christians in liturgical traditions. Many are used only in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, and there is much variation within each of those churches.
Used by Latin Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, and some Protestants
- Surplice
- A decorative white tunic worn over the cassock. Priest or seminarian with censorjpg|thumb|Seminarian vested in a pleated Roman-style surplice with lace inserts holding a Thurible. The cassock, an item of Clerical clothing, is a long close-fitting ankle-length Robe worn by clerics of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox
- Stole
- A long, narrow strip of cloth draped around the neck, a vestment of distinction, a symbol of ordination. Deacons wear it draped across the left shoulder diagonally across the body to the right hip while priests and bishops wear it draped around the back of the neck. Deacon is a role in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind but which varies among theological and denominational traditions A priest or priestess is a person having the authority or power to administer religious rites in particular rites of sacrifice to and propitiation of a deity or deities It may be crossed in the front and secured with the cincture. The cincture is a liturgical Vestment, worn encircling the body around or above the waist Corresponds to the Orthodox orarion and epitrachelion (see below).
- Alb
- The common garment of all ministers at the eucharist, worn over a cassock. The alb, one of the liturgical Vestments of the Roman Catholic, Anglican and many Protestant churches is an ample garment of white Most closely corresponds to the Orthodox sticharion (see below). Symbolizes baptismal garment. See also Cassock-alb. The cassock alb or cassalb is a relatively modern garment and is a combination of the traditional Cassock and Alb.
Used by Latin Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, and some Methodists
- Chasuble
- The outermost sacramental garment of priests and bishops, often quite decorated. The chasuble is the outermost liturgical Vestment worn by Clergy for the celebration of the Eucharist in Western-tradition Christian A priest or priestess is a person having the authority or power to administer religious rites in particular rites of sacrifice to and propitiation of a deity or deities A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight It is only worn for the celebration of the Eucharist. The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord's Supper and other names is a Christian Sacrament by which in a common interpretation those Corresponds to the Orthodox phelonion (see below). See also chasuble-alb. The alb, one of the liturgical Vestments of the Roman Catholic, Anglican and many Protestant churches is an ample garment of white
- Dalmatic
- The outermost garment of deacons. The dalmatic is a long wide-sleeved Tunic, which serves as a liturgical Vestment in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and United Methodist Deacon is a role in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind but which varies among theological and denominational traditions
- Amice
- a cloth around the neck used to cover the collar of street attire. The amice is a liturgical Vestment used mainly in the Roman Catholic Church in some Anglican churches and in the Armenian Church. It is worn by the celebrant, deacon, and subdeacon for the Mass. Deacon is a role in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind but which varies among theological and denominational traditions Subdeacon (or sub-deacon is a title used in various branches of Christianity. The Mass is the Eucharistic celebration in the Latin liturgical rites of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Cincture
- or Girdle. The cincture is a liturgical Vestment, worn encircling the body around or above the waist Corresponds to the Orthodox zone.
Used by Latin Catholics, Anglicans, and some Lutherans
- Tunicle
- The outermost garment of subdeacons. The tunicle is a liturgical Vestment associated with Roman Catholic Latin Rite Subdeacons adopted also by Anglo-Catholics Subdeacon (or sub-deacon is a title used in various branches of Christianity.
- Cope
- A circular cape reaching to the ankle, used by bishops, priests and deacons. The cope (Known in Latin as pluviale 'rain coat' or cappa 'cape' is a liturgical Vestment, which may conveniently be described as a very long mantle
- Rochet
- Similar to a surplice but with narrower sleeves. A rochet is a Vestment generally worn by a Roman Catholic or Anglican Bishop in Choir dress. It is usually highly decorated with lace. Its use is reserved to bishops and certain canons. A canon (from the Latin canonicus, itself derived from the Greek κανωνικος 'relating to a rule' is a priest who is a member of certain bodies of the
- Zucchetto
- Skull cap, similar to the Jewish yarmulke. The zucchetto (plural zucchetti, Italian for "small Gourd " also called pileolus, is a small skullcap worn by clerics "Kipa" redirects here For the supermarket please see Kipa (supermarket.
- Mitre
- Worn by Bishops and some abbots. The mitre (sometimes also spelled miter from the Greek μίτρα, 'headband' or 'turban' is a type of headgear now known as the traditional ceremonial head-dress of A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight The word abbot, meaning Father, is a title given to the head of a Monastery in various traditions including Christianity. Despite the having the same name, this does not really correspond with the Eastern mitre (see below), which has a distinct history and which was adopted much later.
- Pectoral cross
- The cross or crucifix worn by bishops. A pectoral cross or pectorale (from the Latin pectoralis, "of the Chest " is a cross, usually large suspended from The Christian cross is the best-known Religious symbol of Christianity. A crucifix (from Latin cruci fixus meaning "(one fixed to a cross" is a cross with a representation of Jesus ' body or corpus It is held by a chain (or cord in choir dress) around the neck and rests on the chest. Choir dress is the vesture of the Clerics seminarians and religious of traditional churches worn for public prayer either apart from the
Used by Latin Catholics and some Anglicans
- Maniple
- A liturgical handkerchief bound about the wrist, it is only used during the Mass. For the Roman military unit see Maniple (military unit. The maniple is a liturgical Vestment used primarily within the Roman Catholic The Mass is the Eucharistic celebration in the Latin liturgical rites of the Roman Catholic Church. The maniple until recently has rarely been seen, but appears to be gaining in popularity in many circles and is used today in the context of the Tridentine Mass and in some Anglo-Catholic and other parishes. The Tridentine Mass (Missa Tridentina is the form of the Roman Rite Mass contained in the typical editions of the Roman Missal that were published The terms Anglo-Catholic and Anglo-Catholicism (or sometimes possibly incorrectly High Church &mdashsee below describe people According to some authorities, this corresponds to the Orthodox epigonation (see below).
- Humeral veil
- Long cloth rectangle draped around the shoulders and used to cover the hands of the priest when carrying the monstrance. The humeral veil is one of the liturgical Vestments of the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches A monstrance is the vessel used in the Roman Catholic, Old Catholic, and Anglican Churches to display the consecrated Eucharistic Host It is also worn by the subdeacon when holding the paten. Subdeacon (or sub-deacon is a title used in various branches of Christianity. A paten, or diskos, is a small plate usually made of silver or gold used to hold Eucharistic bread which is to be Consecrated.
- Biretta
- May be worn by clergy of all ranks except the Pope; its color can signify rank. The biretta is a square Cap with three or four ridges or peaks sometimes surmounted by a tuft traditionally worn by Roman Catholic clergy and some Anglican
Used only by Latin Catholics
- Pallium
- A narrow band of lamb's wool decorated with six black crosses, worn about the neck with short pendants front and back, worn by the Pope and bestowed by him to Metropolitan bishops and Archbishops. This article refers to the religious garment called a "pallium" In Hierarchical Christian churches the rank of metropolitan bishop, or simply metropolitan, pertains to the Diocesan bishop or In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated Bishop. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion and others this means that they lead Corresponds to the Orthodox omophorion (see below).
- Rationale
- An episcopal humeral worn over the chasuble. A rationale is a liturgical Vestment worn by Clergy, in particular by Bishops in the Roman Catholic Church which uses full Vestments It is only used by the Bishops of Eichstätt, Paderborn, Toul, and Kraków. The Bishopric of Paderborn (Fürstbistum Paderborn was a Prince-bishopric of the Holy Roman Empire from 1281 to 1802 The Diocese of Toul was a Roman Catholic Diocese seated at Toul in present-day France Until the 17th century, it was also in use in the Bishopric of Regensburg (Ratisbon). The Bishopric of Regensburg (Bistum Regensburg was a small Prince-bishopric ( Hochstift) of the Holy Roman Empire. [1]
- Pontifical gloves
- The liturgical gloves worn by a bishop celebrating a Pontifical Solemn Mass. The Episcopal gloves or Pontifical gloves ( chirothecœ, called also at an earlier date manicœ wanti) In the context of the Tridentine Mass of the Roman Catholic Church, a Pontifical High Mass, also called Solemn Pontifical Mass, is a Solemn or High They are usually seen today only within the context of the Tridentine Mass. The Tridentine Mass (Missa Tridentina is the form of the Roman Rite Mass contained in the typical editions of the Roman Missal that were published
- Pontifical sandals
- The liturgical sandals worn by a bishop celebrating a Pontifical Solemn Mass. The Episcopal sandals, also known as the pontifical sandals, are a Roman Catholic Pontifical vestment worn by Bishops when celebrating liturgical In the context of the Tridentine Mass of the Roman Catholic Church, a Pontifical High Mass, also called Solemn Pontifical Mass, is a Solemn or High They are usually covered by the liturgical stockings, which are of the liturgical color of the Mass. The Episcopal sandals, also known as the pontifical sandals, are a Roman Catholic Pontifical vestment worn by Bishops when celebrating liturgical Liturgical colours are those specific colours which are used for Vestments and hangings within the context of Christian Liturgy. They are usually seen today only within the context of the Tridentine Mass. The Tridentine Mass (Missa Tridentina is the form of the Roman Rite Mass contained in the typical editions of the Roman Missal that were published
- Fanon
- A double-layered mozzetta, now only occasionally worn by the Pope during solemn Pontifical High Masses. The mozzetta is a short elbow-length cape that covers the shoulders and is buttoned over the breast History See also History of the Papacy Catholics recognize the Pope as a successor to Saint Peter, who Jesus named as the "shepherd" and In the context of the Tridentine Mass of the Roman Catholic Church, a Pontifical High Mass, also called Solemn Pontifical Mass, is a Solemn or High
- Papal tiara
- Formerly worn by the Pope at his coronation and at key secular moments; it has fallen out of use but may be revived at any time if the reigning Pontiff wishes. The Papal Tiara, also known as the Triple Tiara, or in Latin as the ' Triregnum', and in Italian as the ' Triregno', is the three-tiered History See also History of the Papacy Catholics recognize the Pope as a successor to Saint Peter, who Jesus named as the "shepherd" and The Papal Coronation is the ceremony in which a new Pope is crowned as earthly head of the Roman Catholic Church, sovereign of Vatican City This is strictly speaking not a vestment but an item of regalia since it was never worn within liturgical services with the exception of the blessing Urbi et Orbi. Regalia is Latin Plurale tantum for the privileges and the insignia characteristic of a Sovereign. Urbi et Orbi, literally "to the City Rome and to the World," was a standard opening of
- Subcinctorium
- A vestment similar to a broad maniple but worn suspended from the right side of the cincture, decorated with a cross on one end and an agnus dei on the other; worn only by the Pope during a Pontifical High Mass. The subcinctorium, an ornamental Vestment reserved for the Pope, who previously wore it only at a solemn Pontifical Mass, it was very similar to but somewhat Agnus Dei is a Latin term meaning Lamb of God, and was originally used to refer to Jesus Christ in his role of the perfect sacrificial
- Falda
- A vestment that forms a long skirt extending from under the hem of the alb; it is so long that train-bearers need to carry it; worn only by the Pope during a Pontifical High Mass and draped over the Pope's body at a Papal Funeral. The Falda is a particular Papal vestment which forms a long skirt extending beneath the hem of the Alb.
Used only by Anglicans
- Tippet
- (or Preaching Scarf). A tippet is a Stole or Scarf -like narrow piece of clothing worn around the arms and above the elbow Black scarf worn by bishop, priests and deacons at choir offices and other non-sacramental services.
- Chimere
- Red or black outer garment of bishops. A chimere is a Garment that is formally worn as part of Academic regalia, or by Anglican Bishops in Choir dress. Resembles a knee-length, open-front waist coat.
- Hood
- Academic hood is sometimes worn by Anglican clergy at choir offices. Academic dress or academical dress is traditional Clothing for academic settings primarily tertiary and sometimes secondary It is also sometimes worn by Methodists and Reformed clergy with an Academic Gown ("Geneva Gown"), though this is fairly rare.
- Apron
- A short cassock reaching just above the knee, worn by archdeacons (for whom it is black) and bishops (for whom it is purple). An apron is an outer protective garment that covers primarily the front of the body A position of archdeacon is a senior position in Anglicanism, Syrian Malabar Nasrani, and in some other Christian denominations above that of most Now largely obsolete.
- Gaiters
- Covering of the lower leg worn by archdeacons and bishops with the apron. Gaiters are items worn on the lower leg and used primarily as Personal protective equipment; similar items used primarily for display are Spats. Black, buttoned up the sides, and worn to just below the knee. Like the apron, these, too, are largely obsolete.
- Canterbury cap
- a soft, square-shaped hat. The Canterbury cap is a square cloth Hat with sharp corners found in the Anglican communion, similar to the Counter-Reformation 's Biretta
Used only by Protestants
- Pulpit robe
- A common simple vestment with open, wide, and bell-shaped sleeves. The Geneva gown, also called a Pulpit gown, Pulpit Robe, or Preaching Robe,
Eastern Church vestments
In the Orthodox Church, any member of the clergy, of whatever rank, will be vested when serving his particular function during the Divine Liturgy or other service. The Divine Liturgy is the common term for the Eucharistic service of the Byzantine tradition of Christian liturgy. Eastern Catholics use identical vestments as their Orthodox counterparts. This article refers to Eastern Churches in full communion with the Holy See As in the Latin-rite Catholic Church, the use of vestments is rooted in the early history of the church. The various vestments serve several different functions. The three forms of stole (Orarion, Epitrachelion, and Omophorion) are marks of rank. This article refers to hierarchy in the Catholic Church. For hierarchy in other communions with a "catholic" character please see articles on the churches The three outer garments (Sticharion, Phelonion, and Sakkos) serve to distinguish the clergy from the laity. Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given Religion. In religious organizations the laity comprises all persons who are not Clergy. Some are practical (Zone and Epimanikia), holding the other vestments in place. Some (Nabedrennik and Epigonation) are awards of distinction. An award is something given to a person or a group of people to recognize Excellence in a certain field a certificate of excellence
In addition to these functions, most vestments carry a symbolic meaning as well. The musical instrument is spelled Cymbal. A symbol is something --- such as an object, Picture, written word a sound a piece These symbolic meanings are often indicated by the prayer that the priest says as he puts each item on. These prayers are verses taken directly from the Old Testament, usually the Psalms. In Western Christianity, the Old Testament refers to the books that form the first of the two-part Christian Biblical canon. Psalms ( Hebrew: Tehilim, תהילים, or "praises" is a book of the Hebrew Bible (the Christian Old Testament) included For example, the prayer for the Sticharion is from Isaiah 61:10:
- My soul will rejoice in the Lord, for he has clothed me with a garment of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of gladness; he has placed a crown on my head as on a bridegroom, and adorned me with beauty as a bride. The sticharion (also stikharion or stichar; Greek στιχάριον Slavonic стихарь is a liturgical Vestment of the Eastern Isaiah (; Greek:, Ēsaiās; Arabic: اشعیاء, Ash-ee-yaa; "Salvation of/is YHWH " is [2]
- Sticharion (Greek στιχάριον)
- Actually a form of the garment worn at baptism, this is the one vestment worn by all clergy. The sticharion (also stikharion or stichar; Greek στιχάριον Slavonic стихарь is a liturgical Vestment of the Eastern It is even used by non-ordained persons carrying out a liturgical function, such as an "altar boy". For priests and bishops, it is made of lightweight material, usually white. It corresponds most closely with the Western alb (see above).
- Orarion (Greek ὀράριον)
- A long narrow strip of cloth worn by deacons over the left shoulder and reaching to the ankle in both front and back. The Orarion (Greek; Slavonic Орарь orar' is the distinguishing vestment of the Deacon in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches It is also worn by subdeacons and, in some places of the Greek tradition, by tonsured altar servers. Subdeacon (or sub-deacon is a title used in various branches of Christianity. Tonsure is the practice of some Christian churches mystics Buddhist novices and Monks and some Hindu temples of cutting the Hair from the An altar server or Acolyte is a lay assistant to a member of the Clergy during a religious service It corresponds to the Western stole (see above).
- Epitrachelion (Greek ἐπιτραχήλιον, "over the neck")
- This stole is worn by priests and bishops as the symbol of their priesthood. The Epitrachelion (from the Greek, "around the neck" often called simply a stole in casual English-language usage is the liturgical Vestment It is worn around the neck with the two adjacent sides sewn or buttoned together, leaving enough space through which to place the head. It corresponds to the Western stole (see above).
- Epimanikia (Greek ἐπιμανίκια)
- Cuffs bound with laces. Epimanikia (singular epimanikion) are liturgical Vestments of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches. The deacon wears them beneath the sticharion, priests and bishops above. They are not used by any lower rank.
- Zone (Greek ζώνη)
- Cloth belt worn by priests and bishops over the epitrachelion. The Zone ( Greek: ζώνη zonē; Church Slavonic: Поясъ poyas - belt) is a liturgical belt worn as a Vestment Corresponds to the Western cincture (see above).
- Phelonion (Greek φαιλόνιον or φαινόλιον)
- Large conical sleeveless garment worn by priests over all other vestments, with the front largely cut away to free the hands. The phelónion, in Greek, (plural, phaelónia) is a liturgical Vestment worn by a Priest of the Eastern Christian tradition Byzantine rite Bishops may also wear the phelonion when not serving according to hierarchical rubrics. A rubric is a word or section of text which is written or printed in Red Ink to highlight it Corresponds to the Western chasuble (see above).
- Sakkos (Greek σάκκος)
- Instead of the phelonion, the bishop usually wears the sakkos or Imperial dalmatic. The Sakkos ( Greek: σάκκος " Sackcloth " is a Vestment worn by Orthodox and Greek Catholic Bishops instead The dalmatic is a long wide-sleeved Tunic, which serves as a liturgical Vestment in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and United Methodist This is a tunic reaching below the knees with wide sleeves and a distinctive pattern of trim. It is always buttoned up the sides.
- Nabedrennik (Slavonic набедренникъ)
- A square or rectangular cloth suspended on the right side by two adjacent corners from a strap drawn over the left shoulder. A Nabedrennik (набедренникъ is a Vestment worn by some Orthodox priests This is a relatively recent Russian invention and is not used in the Greek tradition. It is an award, so it is not worn by all priests. Bishops do not use it.
- Epigonation/Palitsa (Greek ἐπιγονάτιον "over the knee"; Slavonic палица, "club")
- A stiff diamond-shaped cloth that hangs on the right side of the body; it is suspended by one corner from a strap drawn over the left shoulder. The epigonation ( Greek:, "over the knee" or palitsa ( Russian: палица " club " is a Vestment used The epigonation ( Greek:, "over the knee" or palitsa ( Russian: палица " club " is a Vestment used A club (also known as cudgel, baton, truncheon, night stick, and bludgeon) is among the simplest of all weapons It is worn by all bishops and as an award for priests. A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight A priest or priestess is a person having the authority or power to administer religious rites in particular rites of sacrifice to and propitiation of a deity or deities
- Omophorion (Greek ὠμοφόριον)
- This is the distinctive episcopal vestment, a wide cloth band draped about the shoulders in a characteristic manner. In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic liturgical tradition the omophorion ( Greek:; Slavonic: омофоръ omofor) It corresponds to the Western pallium (see above).
- Mitre (Greek Μίτρα)
- The Byzantine Orthodox mitre is modeled on the ancient Byzantine imperial crown; it is worn by all bishops and awarded to some high-ranking priests. The mitre (sometimes also spelled miter from the Greek μίτρα, 'headband' or 'turban' is a type of headgear now known as the traditional ceremonial head-dress of The bishop's mitre is surmounted by a cross, but the priest's is not; both are bulbous and adorned with icons. Coptic Orthodox & Ethiopian Orthodox bishops also wear the Byzantine mitre. History of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Apostolic foundation Egypt is identified in the Bible as the place of refuge that the The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (in transliterated Amharic: Yäityop'ya ortodoks täwahedo bétäkrestyan) is an Oriental Armenian Orthodox, on the other hand, have the Byzantine mitre as part of the normal vestments worn by priests of all ranks, and their bishops are distinguished by wearing mitres after the western shape. The Armenian Apostolic Church (Հայաստանեայց Առաքելական Եկեղեցի Hayasdaneaytz Arakelagan Mitres are not worn in the Syriac Orthodox tradition, where a decorated hood like an amice called masnaphto , meaning 'turban', is worn instead by prelates. The Syriac Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Oriental Orthodox church based in the Middle East with members spread throughout the world [3].
- Pectoral cross
- A large cross is worn around the neck by all bishops, but not necessarily by all priests. A pectoral cross or pectorale (from the Latin pectoralis, "of the Chest " is a cross, usually large suspended from In Russian usage, the style of Pectoral cross worn indicates the rank of the priest. A pectoral cross or pectorale (from the Latin pectoralis, "of the Chest " is a cross, usually large suspended from
- Engolpion/Panagia
- Engolpion (Greek ἐγκόλπιον) is a general term for something worn upon the bosom; here, it refers to a medallion with an icon in the center. An Engolpion or Enkolpion ( Greek: ἐγκόλπιον enkólpion, "on the chest" plural ἐγκόλπια enkólpia) is a general Panagia ( Greek: Παναγία All-holy) also transliterated Panayia or Panaghia, is one of the titles of Mary the mother of Jesus An icon (from Greek εἰκών eikōn, "image" is a religious work of art most commonly a painting from Eastern Christianity. A Panagia (Greek Παναγία, All-holy, one of the titles of the Theotokos) is an engolpion with Mary as the subject of the icon; this is worn by all bishops. Theotokos (Θεοτόκος translit Theotókos) is a title of Mary the mother of Jesus used especially in the Eastern Orthodox, Theotokos (Θεοτόκος translit Theotókos) is a title of Mary the mother of Jesus used especially in the Eastern Orthodox, All primates and some bishops below primatial rank have the dignity of a second engolpion, which usually depicts Christ.
- Mantiya (Greek μανδύας)
- This is a sleeveless cape that fastens at the neck and the feet, worn by all monks. A mantle ( Greek: μανδύας mandyas; Church Slavonic: мантия mantiya) is an ecclesiastical garment in MONK is a Monte Carlo software package for simulating nuclear processes particularly for the purpose of determining the neutron multiplication factor or k-effective The usual monastic mantle is black; that worn by the bishop as he enters the church for a service but before he is vested is more elaborately colored and decorated. This is, strictly speaking, an item of street wear, not a vestment; however, in modern usage it is worn only in church.
- Varkas
- This is a broad stiff band of heavily embroidered brocade and decoration, functioning like a collar, worn exclusively by Armenian Orthodox priests over the phelonion. The amice is a liturgical Vestment used mainly in the Roman Catholic Church in some Anglican churches and in the Armenian Church. The Armenian Apostolic Church (Հայաստանեայց Առաքելական Եկեղեցի Hayasdaneaytz Arakelagan The phelónion, in Greek, (plural, phaelónia) is a liturgical Vestment worn by a Priest of the Eastern Christian tradition It corresponds to, and is likely derived from, the Western amice.
Despite their often elaborate design, the vestments are generally intended to focus attention on God, and the office of the person wearing them, rather than on the person himself. It is partly for this reason that a Russian phelonion is designed with a very high back, so that when the priest is standing facing the altar his head is almost completely hidden. Other items, such as the epimanikia or cuffs, represent manacles or chains, reminding the wearer and others that their office is a position of service. Epimanikia (singular epimanikion) are liturgical Vestments of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches.
Mormon Vestments
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, temple robes are worn at certain times during the worship services. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known Temple robes describe the ceremonial clothing worn in the performance of ordinances and ceremonies in a Temple. The temple robes consist of a white robe, a cap or a veil, a girdle (sash) worn around the waist, white slippers, and an apron emblematic of the fig leaf described in the Old Testament as the first clothing worn by Adam and Eve. In Western Christianity, the Old Testament refers to the books that form the first of the two-part Christian Biblical canon. Adam (אָדָם ʼĀḏām, "dust man mankind" آدم; Ge'ez: አዳ and Eve (חַוָּה Ḥawwā, "living While not strictly a vestment, some Mormons also wear temple garments, which are worn under a practicing Mormon's street clothes and are similar to the Jewish tallit katan. In some denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement, the temple garment — religious vesture worn beneath Outerwear and analogous with the Tallit katan PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ One of two articles of religious vesture called Tallit, the tallit katan ("little tallit" is a white undergarment worn primarily by Orthodox and
See also
- Liturgical colours
- Papal regalia and insignia
- Pontifical vestments
- Choir Dress
- Vestments controversy
- Ritualism
- Christian clothing
External links
- Clerical Attire According to the Byzantine Tradition
- Anglican Clerical Dress - Lambeth Palace Library
- Pictures, information and literarture of clerical headgear (German)
Dictionary
vestment
-noun
- A robe or gown worn as an indication of office
- Any of the robes worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist
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